Tree planting scheme begins in Penarth 

Our Parks Team have been busy this week starting a programme which will see over 100 new trees planted in nine green open spaces in Penarth

29 January 2021

In a step to increase biodiversity across the County and combat climate change, the Council’s Neighbourhood Services department have committed to the scheme to plant trees across the following green open spaces:

• Cliff Top Park;
• Cogan Recreation Ground;
• Golden Gates;
• Plassey Square;
• Queens Road;
• Stanwell Crescent;
• The Dingle; and
• Wordsworth Park.

This scheme is one small example of commitments made by the Council to tackle the climate emergency as part of a wider Climate Change Action Plan.

Local community organisations including The Penarth Civic Society, The Penarth Tree Forum, GPG Penarth Greening, and Friends of the parks groups were consulted during the planning of this project. 

The planting works began this week in Golden Gates Park with 15 cherry trees of three different varieties planted. 

Speaking about the scheme, Cllr Peter King, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services and Transport, said:

'I welcome these exciting plans which are part of a wider programme to reduce CO2 levels and provide additional habitats for wildlife. I hope Penarth residents will be pleased to see the tree canopy in their green open spaces improved.’

‘It is wonderful to see all the new trees in the park. We can't wait to see the leaves grow in the Spring. They make a huge positive difference and I am sure that all visitors to the park will appreciate them and enjoy the shade they will provide in the summer.’ - Friends of Golden Gates Park

With thanks to the planting team; Mike Parsons, Tim Neil, Tom Kirk, Nick Silva and Nathan Hicks.

This scheme was designed by Landscape Architect Christine Smith.